Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel.

The Snowsky Disc is fitted with dual audio DAC architecture to deliver “clean, detailed and natural sound across all file types”, while its compact size and circular touch screen give it an appearance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new iFi GO Bar Kensei headphone DACs can turn a ...

A stell & Kern is ending 2025 with a bang by launching two new products: the "small-but-mighty" HC5 USB DAC and the high-end Stella wired in-ear headphones. Following on from 2023's HC4 model, the new ...

Many of us will serve up our favorite tunes using a smartphone, but may be left wanting in the sound quality department. That's where a portable headphone amp/DAC can help, and the latest model from ...

Additionally, the Snowsky Disc is more versatile than your average portable hi-fi player. It can be used as a USB-C DAC with ...

Can the rather basic EarMen Angel DAC/headphone amplifier compete with the best from iFI and Chord? It might be a better option for some with really difficult headphones. A number of years ago, I was ...

A digital-to-analog converter takes the digital (D) music from your phone or computer and converts (C) it into analog (A) sound you can hear. All phones and PCs have them, but since handsets moved to ...

Following quickly after the release of the AFUL MagicOne, AFUL is back with a portable and affordable DAC/amp that promises to “revolutionize” your listening experience anywhere you may be listening ...